Days passed peacefully, and before we knew it, it was July, the day the college entrance exam results were released.
That afternoon, the atmosphere in the Guan family courtyard was more tense and expectant than usual.
The phone rang suddenly, and He Sheng, who was closest to it, rushed over to answer it.
"Hello? Oh! Really?! That's great! Such a high score!!! Yes, thank you, teacher!"
He hung up the phone, turned around, his face beaming with barely suppressed elation, and jumped three feet high in the air in front of the adults who were holding their breath in the yard:
"He got in! My uncle got in! It's a technical university! And his score was pretty high!"
"Whoa!!!" The courtyard instantly erupted in chaos!
Qin Yue hugged Guan Yuanxiu tightly, bursting into tears of joy, "Old Guan! Did you hear that? Hongqi passed the exam! Our family has a college graduate!"
Guan Yuanxiu's eyes also reddened. He patted his wife's back forcefully, his voice choked with emotion, "Good! Good boy! You've brought honor to our Guan family!"
Guan Wenru, who was standing to the side, also breathed a long sigh of relief, and a bright smile appeared on her face. She said to Guan Hongqi, who had just come out of the house after hearing the noise, "Hongqi! You really did a great job! I knew you could do it!"
Although Guan Hongqi tried his best to restrain himself, he couldn't suppress the smile on his face. He scratched his head and said, "At least... those nights weren't wasted."
He Yi and He Qi also came over, excitedly grabbing Guan Hongqi's arm, "Uncle, you're amazing!"
He Sheng, with his loudest voice and eyes darting around, suddenly shouted, "Celebrate! We must celebrate! Mom, let's go to the restaurant for a big meal! Let's give Uncle a proper celebration!"
Everyone laughed when he said that.
This child is definitely craving it.
Looking at the excited children and their overjoyed parents, Guan Wenru chuckled, shook her head, and readily agreed:
"Great! Today is a double celebration for our family. First, we've achieved outstanding results in the college entrance examination, and second, our 'Ruyi Educated Youth Cooperative' is operating very smoothly! When your dad gets back, we'll go to the main store. Order whatever you want, Mom's treating!"
"Yay! That's awesome!" the triplets cheered.
...
In the evening, the Guan family sat around a table in the best private room of the "Ruyi Home-Style Cuisine" flagship store. The table was laden with a sumptuous meal, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
Guan Hongqi picked up the glass of wine that had been filled with a drink, stood up, and looked solemn and grateful:
"Dad, Mom, sister, brother-in-law, and the three little rascals... thank you all! Over the past year, if it weren't for your support, allowing me to focus on my studies and shielding me from outside troubles, I definitely wouldn't have done so well on the exam. This toast is for you all!"
After he finished speaking, he tilted his head back and drank the beverage in one gulp.
Guan Yuanxiu looked at him with satisfaction, "Silly child, we're family, so let's not be so formal."
He Yanzhi also raised his glass, "Hongqi, this is the result of your own hard work. Your brother-in-law is happy for you. University life is a new starting point. Keep up the good work."
Guan Hongqi suddenly stood up and saluted in the manner of soldiers, "Yes, sir."
Everyone burst into laughter for no apparent reason.
Guan Wenru then seemed to remember something and said with a smile, "But there are some things I still need to urge you on. When you get to university, don't just focus on studying. If you find a suitable female classmate..."
Before she could finish speaking, there was a gentle knock on the door of the private room, and then it was pushed open a crack.
A girl in her early twenties, with two shiny black braids and wearing a simple but clean white shirt and blue pants, peeked in with a shy yet delighted smile on her face, her gaze falling directly on Guan Hongqi.
Before anyone could react, the girl's clear voice rang out, "Guan Hongqi? What a coincidence! I saw what looked like your family downstairs just now... Congratulations! I heard you got into Beijing University of Technology!"
Guan Hongqi was stunned for a moment, then recognized the other person. His face flushed slightly, and he quickly stood up.
"Ah, it's Li Jing! You...you checked your scores too?"
A young woman named Li Jing smiled and nodded as she walked in, gracefully bowing slightly to the Guan family members.
"Hello uncles and aunts, brothers and sisters, my name is Li Jing. I am studying in the library with Guan Hongqi... I just found out that I have been admitted to Beijing Normal University."
Hearing this, and seeing Guan Hongqi's ears turn slightly red, Guan Wenru's eyes lit up, and she immediately greeted him warmly, "Oh, it's Hongqi's classmate! And his future teacher! Come in, come in and sit down! Have some food with us and share in the joy!"
Qin Yue and Guan Yuanxiu immediately put on incredibly amiable smiles, "Yes, yes, classmate, please sit down, don't be shy."
Li Jing quickly waved her hand, "No need, no need, I just came up to offer my congratulations. My family is still waiting for me downstairs. I just... I just wanted to thank Guan Hongqi. I bothered him a lot with questions when I was studying."
Guan Hongqi was a little embarrassed, "Let's learn from each other, let's learn from each other."
Li Jing smiled again, "Then I won't bother you any longer. Congratulations again!"
Since they were eating, she couldn't stay too long, so she quickly left, blushing.
Guan Wenru and the others didn't have time to stop them.
The moment the door to the private room closed, the atmosphere at the table instantly became awkward.
He Sheng blinked and was the first to speak, "Uncle, who is this lady? She's quite pretty!"
Guan Hongqi was still a little dazed. "Ah? Oh... it's the comrade who studied with me."
Guan Wenru gently nudged He Yanzhi beside her with her elbow, a smile she couldn't suppress playing on her lips.
Just a moment ago she was worried about Guan Hongqi's personal life, but it turns out he already has someone he's dating!
He Yanzhi smiled and didn't say anything, but he felt relieved.
Guan Wenru had always been worried about Guan Hongqi's personal life; if it were resolved, she could finally rest easy.
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